New Yorkers Are Talking About World Prominent Figures
A collage of rumors and gossip items from New York society and media circles. It mentions a former Minister to Austria still on payroll, an insurance exec linked to FDR possibly heading the Stock Exchange, Alex King’s new magazine, Gertrude Lawrence’s bout of laryngitis, and various tastemakers and politicians. The notes touch on high society politics, theater, journalism, and international intrigue with names like Vincent Cullen Bert Teyfelt Quentin Reynolds Noel Coward John Buckmaster Marie Paderewski Wagner Johnson and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Georgetown Univ
Vincent Cullen
Insurance Exec
FDR
Stock Exchange
Alex King
New Mag
Gertrude Lawrence
Bert Teyfelt
Grand Duchess Marie
Paderewexi Ford Party Committee
Noel Coward
John Buckmaster
Jimmy Cromwell
Luise Ratner
Hugh Johnson
Bobbs Merrill
Ralph Ingersoll
America
Johnson
Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy
White House
Burton Wheeler
Last Time I Saw London The Ness Yorke Mirror Fragment
A fragmented account recounts London scenes and figures from wartime Britain and America. It mentions an American cross Atlantic pioneer, a Scotch boy with a Pioneer Corps scene, Roosevelt’s image, London glamour, and varied wartime anecdotes about bombs, morale, and pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elle Reagan McCeary
Chiel
Roosevelt
Tarn
Mule End
Balkan battle toll rises as nations endure losses
Weekly News Analysis by Edward C Wayne reports heavy casualties for Germans, Greeks, and British in continued Balkan fighting. The piece notes intensified hostilities amid wartime turmoil. It also warns U S citizens face higher taxes to support national defense funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Greece under Nazi drive stalls in three to four weeks
Wartime dispatch argues German forces crushed Greek resistance rapidly in three to four weeks, with Thermopylae Pass as the key chokepoint. It notes Greek and British withdrawal from Piraeus and Athens, censorship claims, and doubts about the economic viability of occupying Greece amid heavy German losses and Balkan upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Jugoslavia
Epirus
George I
Crete
Piraeus
France
Low Countries
Greece
London
Thermopylae Pass
Merylas Pass
Censorehiz
Athens
Peloponnesus
Tax plan faces opposition as defense taxes move forward
Defense Finance proposes a 4.5 billion dollar tax plan to fund national defense. The measure would raise surtaxes on higher incomes and expand the tax base, hitting childless couples and middle income earners harder. Treasury estimates target about three billion dollars annually, with changes including reduced estate exemptions and higher lower and middle bracket rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Roosevelt
Treasury
Caid
Prices and Strikes Show Mixed Recovery in Coal Market
There was little doubt that prices were rising overall, with or without Leon Henderson. The strike situation improved but not to the desired level. President Roosevelt urged southern coal operators to renegotiate with northern operators and workers, gaining some trust, though speedier settlement remains doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Henderson
Lean Henderson
Roosevelt
Africa and Japan face grim wartime days in early reports
Dispatches describe British forces halting a large Nazi Italian advance in North Africa. British raids on Bardia disrupt coastal defenses as Tobruk holds. Wavell gains deputy commander Blainey of Australia. In Asia, Japan meets stiff Chinese resistance while attempting to win influence in the Dutch East Indies and Batavia. Dutch officials denounce Japanese emissaries as spies amid ongoing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Mussolini
Tripoli
Britain
Armay
Tobruk
Bardia
Baredia
London
Wavell
Blamey
Australia
Wakell
Japan
Orient
Dutch East Indies
Jia
Korea
Indo-China
Batavia
Java
Iue
Cal Coolidge and House stories from a bygone era
A vintage reminiscence details a Coolidge era anecdote about General Turgeon and a presidential invitation to Buffalo for a Peace Bridge opening, plus Colonel House’s break with President Wilson. The piece then recalls a vivid wartime comfort tale about wearing pants and a reflection on class through friendly smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Cooliidge
Vernton E. Turgeon
Buffalo
Calvin Cro- Udge
Vermont
Peace Bridge
Niagara River
Black Rock
Gat
Buffste
Turgeon
Washington
Cal
Eral
Ontaria
Newt
Canarla
England
Cale
Prince of Wales
John
Coolidge
Restaurateur Confronts Suave Feigned Customer
A beleaguered restaurateur recounts a bizarre attempted scheme in which a man feigned supply stock and urged his wife as security. The proprietor questions the ruse and deflects requests for collateral, exposing the visitor’s arithmetic and intent.
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Tommy Corcoran
Quentin Reynolds
Germany
Charlie Chaplin
Senator Wagner
Reston
Wm. C. Bullitt
Ernie Bevin
Percy Brownlow
Air Cartoon
Lord Brown- Jow
House of Lords
Fleet Air Arm
Rap
Ttain
Edward C. Wayne
Sen
Harry ‘Truman
Missouri
Senate Investigation
Fort Meade
Maryland
Geremany
Little
Man
U. S. Haven
New York City
Pierre B. Clemenceau
Georges Clemenceau
Paul
la Guirdia Field
Lisbon
Clemenceau
New Haven
Alan
Colonel House
Hatty Hopkins
Europe
Wilson
Col
Edward M. House
East Pifty-second Street
Lloyd George
Bite
Lake
President Wilson
United States
Ter
Siteus Xeowers
Brazil
U.S. Civil Service
Restaurateur
Fon
Ead Kent Ee Sethe Eige Powter
Ie Blades Viet
Cot OP Curries Company
Attowhml
Livy
Cappeenertl
Benny
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